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Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary at Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary at Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary
Nature Watching
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Dive in head first into our amazing underwater world!
Waddle with our adorable Humboldt penguins in their walkthrough home, Penguin Island. This specialist enclosure was designed to let our guests get closer than ever before to our incredible feathered friends and they’re not shy about saying hello!
Stop by our specialist Seal Hospital and meet this year’s seal pup patients our teams have saved from our local coastal waters. Follow their journey through rescue, rehabilitation and release.
Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood shark, the plight of the endangered sea turtle, the remarkable life of the seahorse plus countless surprising facts about these and hundreds of other incredible creatures.
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary is a unique indoor and outdoor attraction ideal for a family day out as well as an unforgettable entertaining and educational experience. Enjoy regular talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day, and try your hand at our new Dive Adventure Quiz trail.
New for 2019: Turtle Rescue!
Discover what it takes to rescue, rehabilitate and release endangered turtles in the wild in this before new interactive experience!
You’ll be able to get hands-on in the rescue centre, weighing, feeding and washing your very own interactive turtle whilst learning the importance of conservation along the way.
Indoor and outdoor attraction with two food outlets, an outdoor adventure playground, educational facilities and disabled access.
Opening details
Prices
On the door prices:
Adult £19.50
Child £16.50
These tickets include FREE return visits to the Centre throughout the whole of 2019!
Under 3's FREE
Book tickets online at www2.visitsealife.com/scarborough and save up to 40%
DISCOUNTED TICKETS available from Scarborough Tourism Bureau - call 01723 383636.
Alternatively you can purchase discounted tickets from Whitby Tourist Information Centre or Scarborough Open Air Theatre Box Office.
Events at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 13 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
| Sat 14 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
| Sun 15 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
| Mon 16 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
| Tue 17 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
| Wed 18 Dec | Santa's Underwater Wonderland |
01723 373414
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Address
Scalby Mills,
Scarborough,
North Yorkshire,
YO12 6RP
Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TA 035906 Lat: 54.30115 Long: -0.40984
By Road:
Follow brown signs for North bay attractions and continue along A165 following signs for Whitby. The turn off for the Sea Life Centre is along Scalby Mills Road on the right hand side of the road. Look out for the Ivanhoe Public House.
By Public Transport:
Bus service 9A terminates at Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 2 miles from Scarborough station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Indoor and outdoor attraction with two food outlets, an outdoor adventure playground, educational facilities and disabled access.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Notes
SEA LIFE Scarborough is fully accessible however in parts, an alternative route will be needed to be taken to avoid the stairs.
